Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $300 (369 Rentals)

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1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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150 S Roosevelt RdMesa, AZ 85202
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East Valley, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Valley area of Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $829. The Atrium has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$829
The Atrium1x11BR,1BA$850
Country Club VerandasA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$859
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$864
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$888
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Artisan at Downtown Chandler327 StudioStudio,1BA$899
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, AZ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $1.31 price per square foot Ezra Model at The Nexus at Bella Vista in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,040. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the C1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA Model at The Groves starting at $1,596 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Nexus at Bella VistaEzra4BR,2BA$1.31
The GrovesC1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.33
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.32
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.28
San Miguel Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.32
Astero Mesa East1044 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.34
Astero Mesa West1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.30
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The QuinOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Valley, Mesa, and the greater Mesa area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Valley is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Valley?

The cheapest apartment in East Valley is The Atrium which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in East Valley costs $5,492.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Valley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 166 regular apartments in East Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Valley?

Cheap apartments in East Valley have an average cost of $110 which is $5,382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Valley.

Expert Rental Resources

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